Kings or Gladiators
The meeting is set between table toppers Colombo Kings and Galle Gladiators, who fought from the scratch to earn a slot in the qualifier to the final. Yes, the first semi-final of the inaugural Lanka Premier League (LPL) is all set to take place today from 7.00pm local time, at Sooriyawewa. Unlike how both teams [...]
Russell clears air over picking LPL over West Indies
Andre Russell’s decision to turn up for Colombo Kings in the ongoing Lanka Premier League turning his back for West Indies raised eye-brows with West Indies coach Phil Simmons saying that Russell’s stint in Sri Lanka was ‘news’ to him. But it seems the allrounder has offered to join the squad, having initially opting out [...]
Two pacies to miss South Africa tour
Fast-bowlers Dilshan Madushanka and Asitha Fernando have been removed from the South Africa bound national squad as national cricket selectors reduced the team to 20 from the original squad of 22. Two fast bowlers were among in the 22 member squad that completed a 10-day training camp last month with hopes high on traveling with [...]
LPL bio-bubble success to continue for England tour
English cricketers who are expected in early January to complete their postponed two-match Test series will undergo on-arrival antigen tests in addition to the regular PCR tests. Visitors to the country are usually subjected to a PCR test on arrival in addition to the two tests done 72 hours apart before boarding a flight. But [...]
Is ‘coaching’ a crime in sport?
Dian Gomes may not have been an outstanding boxer but he is credited with resurrecting a sport which was in the doldrums and give a corporate profile to boxing in Sri Lanka. No one will grudge the fact that he has been the face of Sri Lanka boxing in the international arena during the past [...]
The greatest Aussie all-rounder — Keith Miller
Keith Ross Miller (28-11-19 – 11-10-04) AM, MBE, was the greatest all-rounder, most contented, Australia produced in an era when Test cricket was at its best. A searing right arm fast bowler who could open the bowling and a batsman who can easily fill the No.3 slot in any batting side. However, off the cricket [...]
‘It’s not about becoming the number one’
Sri Lanka’s leading rugby referee Aaqil Jamaldeen is not in competition with his peers to become the number one referee but rather believes in developing himself with constant self-review and introspection. The 25-year-old is the youngest Sri Lankan to be accredited by World Rugby as a Level 3 referee having made a remarkable rise up [...]
Professional tennis chapter
ILTA, that is the present ITF, debarred professional from participation in tennis events until late 1960s, such was the tennis tradition. During that period, men’s professional tennis was making little money, sometimes little as -/25 dollar cents for every point won, playing in make shift venues. Women had to retire. Billie Jean [Mofitt] King, winner [...]
CMSC’s Vijitha Wijemanne wins FIA Track/Road Marshal of the Year 2020 award
Vijitha Wijemanne, the Head of Training at Ceylon Motor Sports Club (CMSC) earned international recognition for his efforts in marshalling and developing marshal training by being awarded the FIA Track/Road Marshal of the Year 2020 award. The FIA Track/Road Marshal of the Year award was set up to recognise the efforts of motorsport volunteers and [...]
Dharmasoka all-rounder Kavindu Nadeeshan ready to battle for Dambulla Viiking in LPL
Sri Lanka Youth international Kavindu Nadeeshan took a step closer to achieving his dream of playing in the big league when he was selected in the Dambulla Viikings squad for the ongoing Lanka Premier League (LPL) T20 tournament. The former Dharmasoka College, Ambalangoda captain has already made an impact on the international arena having represented [...]
‘Safe Sport’ is timely action
What does ‘Safe Sport’ mean? What can constitute harassment and abuse? What tools have the IOC developed to protect athletes from harassment and abuse in sport? Remember: Harassment and abuse has no place in sport. Let’s work together to promote safe sport for everyone. These are the sentiments that are aired by sports’ pinnacle organisation [...]